Biographies

Biographies

Steven A. Sant, CFP®

Acknowledged by Seattle Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager* for multiple years

On a warm sunny day at age nine, Steve sat in disappointment on the park bench and watched through the chain-link fence. His friends were getting their brand new red-and-white Little League uniforms. Growing up with five brothers and four sisters from combined families, the words “I’m sorry, Steven, we just can’t afford it” were the response to almost every question. He was done asking. What he wanted, he needed to earn.

Working at the Seattle P.I., Steve's mom helped him get a morning paper route. Later, his stepfather, working as a yacht salesman, helped him get a job on Lake Union washing boats after school. He was always an A student, yet he brought home a D in English in the tenth grade. Getting up at 2 A.M. to deliver papers, then home from work after 6 P.M. didn’t leave enough time for both homework and sleep. He knew he needed to work smarter, not harder.

The GI Bill helped pay for Steve’s education. After his tour as an air traffic controller in the Navy, he pursued courses in business, management, economics, and psychology. He didn’t want to just learn about money, he needed to understand what drove decisions about it. He was driven to help other caring families make better financial decisions and to help them accumulate and maintain their wealth.

Steve had the good fortune to be adopted by several awesome mentors and, subsequently, excelled at running a corporate financial services firm for 15 years. He was also a senior partner in a successful real estate investment firm. Those experiences prepared him to launch what is now Premier Wealth Management more than 20 years ago.

Steve believes that all families can live life in financial balance. He visits with his clients at regular intervals to help them understand the impact of their decisions and to balance the needs of today with those of tomorrow and their dreams for future generations.

Personal

Steve and his wife, Kim, live in the Silver Lake area between Seattle and Everett. They are very happy to be a part of this community and feel that it is a wonderful place to live, relax, and recreate. In his free time, Steve enjoys chess, golf, fitness, playing guitar and piano, drawing and painting, and learning new stuff.

Steve has actively given to his community for many years by committing his time, expertise, and financial resources as a board member or committee chair for many local civic and charitable organizations.

He has also given back to the profession that he loves by teaching the Fundamentals of Financial Planning course at Seattle University.

Steve Sant is proud to have been recognized as a President's Club advisor again in 2015—a distinction attained by just 6 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network® during that time.

*Based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria, including a minimum of 5 years as an active credentialed financial professional, favorable regulatory and complaint history, accepts new clients, client retention rates, client assets administered, education, and professional designations. 2,452 Seattle wealth managers were considered for the award; 266 (11 percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers. (The criteria provided reflect the most recent year for which advisor received the award. The criteria used, the number of wealth managers considered for the award, and the percentage of those who receive the award may vary from year to year). These awards are not indicative of the wealth managers' future performance. Your experiences may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

Bob McMahon, MBA, CFP®

Acknowledged by Seattle Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager*

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Bob came to the U.S. to do what his heart told him—to use his MBA creatively and live the life he had dreamed. So, not only has he explored Puget Sound by boat and climbed Oregon’s Mt. Hood, but he has also become a financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner.

After helping restore a friend’s family business to profitability, Bob realized that his financial expertise and organizational skills would best be used helping other small business owners and their families pursue financial independence. Today, he’s found the most satisfying work of all.

Bob’s international background and direct experience running a small business make him an advisor of choice for entrepreneurs. He has worked 70-hour weeks and faced the same day-to-day and year-to-year pressures. He has a business owner’s insight, yet he also is able to stand back objectively and alert his clients to the big picture.

Personal

Bob is active in the Economic Alliance Snohomish County. In addition, Bob serves on the Edmonds School District Career & Technical Advisory Committee and is a judge for the Edmonds School District's DECA competition. He also serves his community through Volunteers of America Western Washington, Edmonds Public Schools Foundation, and various other charitable organizations.

Bob lives in Edmonds, Washington, with his wife, Mary Jean, and daughter, Kellyn. They are active in their local church, and Bob serves with both the music and children's ministries. He is an avid hockey player and also enjoys playing guitar.

*Based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria, including a minimum of 5 years as an active credentialed financial professional, favorable regulatory and complaint history, accepts new clients, client retention rates, client assets administered, education, and professional designations. 1,678 Seattle wealth managers were considered for the award; 412 (25 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. (The criteria provided reflect the most recent year for which advisor received the award. The criteria used, the number of wealth managers considered for the award, and the percentage of those who receive the award may vary from year to year). These awards are not indicative of the wealth managers' future performance. Your experiences may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

Mark Pierce, CFP®

Acknowledged by Seattle Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager* for multiple years

Mark was raised in the Pacific Northwest and has been advising clients for more than 27 years. He specializes in wealth accumulation and retirement distribution planning, investment tax planning, risk management, and estate planning. In addition to offering traditional investment platforms, he provides fee-based financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable and family trusts, and retirees as an Investment Adviser Representative of Commonwealth Financial Network®.

Personal:

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Mark graduated with honors from Stanford University with a degree in economics. He and Sue, his wife of 30 years, have three daughters and will soon be “empty nesters.” Long-time residents of Kenmore, Washington, Mark and his family are active in their church where he looks forward to continued service in the worship band on acoustic guitar. He enjoys camping, fishing, and mountain biking when not thinking up new house projects and finding pleasure in yard work.

*Based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria, including a minimum of 5 years as an active credentialed financial professional, favorable regulatory and complaint history, accepts new clients, client retention rates, client assets administered, education, and professional designations. 1,678 Seattle wealth managers were considered for the award; 412 (25 percent of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers. (The criteria provided reflect the most recent year for which advisor received the award. The criteria used, the number of wealth managers considered for the award, and the percentage of those who receive the award may vary from year to year). These awards are not indicative of the wealth managers' future performance. Your experiences may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

Ryan Sant, CFP®

Ryan was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. Seeking adventure, he spent two years as a missionary in the Philippines before college. The experience illuminated the importance of service to others. He also learned to speak fluent Tagalog!

Attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Ryan studied biology and business management. He returned to the Northwest after graduation and started a career with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Police. His time in law enforcement taught him it was not his calling; instead, he was driven to employ his business acumen and seek new opportunities.

Later, Ryan became an insurance agent for a nationwide company. It was there he learned that he wanted to spend his time educating clients to make prudent financial decisions to help them prepare for retirement. This desire led him to join Edward Jones as a financial advisor, building his Marysville practice from the ground up. Years later, in 2017, the chance to partner with Premier Wealth Management offered an opportunity to grow professionally in ways he never thought possible while providing his clients with the highest level of service.

Personal

Ryan and his wife, Ashley, live in Lake Stevens with their three children: Zach, Quin, and Charlee. The kids are actively involved in sports and scouting. When not at home, you can usually find the family outside enjoying nature—they love to crab, clam, and fish.

Terri Ditto

Terri started her career in banking, specializing in retirement plans, lending, and new accounts, more than 25 years ago. Then, after honing her securities skills at Raymond James Financial Services, she joined our team in January 1997. Her friendly professionalism and a solid grasp of financial concepts and processes make her an invaluable resource to her coworkers and our clients.

As a senior client service specialist, Terri handles a broad range of client requests. She prides herself on her dedication to your needs—making sure that you have what you need when you need it.

Personal

Terri and her husband, Roger, live in Snohomish, Washington. She enjoys many crafty projects, but her favorite activity is playing on the floor with their grandbabies.

Laura Roquet

Laura joined Premier Wealth Management as an intern in the summer of 2017. Upon graduation in 2018, she was recruited to join the team full-time as a client service specialist. She has a business management degree from Western Washington University, where she graduated with honors.

As a client service specialist, Laura takes great care to handle a broad range of client requests. She prides herself on her dedication to your needs—making sure that you have what you need when you need it.

Personal

Laura and her fiancé, Ben, are soon to be married and will be living in her hometown of Lynnwood, Washington. A violin player since age five, she also enjoys being on the worship team at her church. Laura loves to spend time with her family. During the warm months, you can find her near the baseball field watching Ben coach his team.

Mike Seek

Although Mike's goal on the links is to score below par, in every other aspect of his life, he aims high. A graduate of the University of Washington, he catapulted to a position as a top producer in property/casualty, life, and disability insurance with Country Companies.

Mike, his partner Craig Robinson, and several others realized that many of their clients could not adequately be served using only the products offered by a single insurance company. In 2003, they left to form an independent firm so that they could have the tools to pursue the best possible coverage at the most reasonable terms for their clients.

Mike added an additional club to his bag by teaming up with Premier Wealth Management in 2005. Mike's clients now have access to uncommon insurance solutions, as well as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, other securities, and financial planning expertise through the rest of the Premier Wealth Management team.

Personal

Mike and his wife, Helen, live on the Harbor Point golf course in Mukilteo with their son, Austin. He is actively involved in the community and serves on the Mukilteo YMCA board of directors. In addition to golf, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and is a regular on the sidelines at Austin's baseball games.

Sasha Lawrence

Sasha joined Mike Seek's insurance team in early 2007. She is responsible for processing new coverage requests, initiating and following up on changes, claims, and settlements for all your auto, homeowners, and liability coverage needs.

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